GRI, OECD Partner to Promote Sustainability
Multinationals encouraged to use OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework.
Atlanta, Boulder, St. Louis Beta-Testing New Sustainability Performance Tool
STAR Community Index is being developed by ICLEI and USGBC.
EPA Likely to Toughen Drinking Water Standards
EPA chief Lisa Jackson responds to reports of Chromium 6 in drinking water.
Lighting Control Company Raises $11M from Siemens, Others
Encellium says its system can save 50% to 75% in energy costs.
Trina Solar Announces $800M Investment
Chinese solar company will expand manufacturing and research.
JouleX Becomes Cisco Energy Management Partner
JouleX energy management software now available to Cisco customers.
BrightSource IPO Likely in 2011 – Reuters
Solar thermal system will get pre-IPO test at Chevron oil field.
EPA Issues Final Actions Before January GHG Regulations Begin
Texas is the only state refusing to comply, even though only the very largest polluters will be regulated.
A123 Systems to Supply Energy Storage Batteries in NY
Lithium batteries will reduce emissions 70% and eliminate the need for fossil fuels on the grid.
Largest Concentrating Solar Plant Gets Green Light from DOE
Abengoa Solar 250 MW Solana plant gets $1.45B loan guarantee.